Videos tagged with Lyman Sights

This guide details the precision machining process for installing sights on a Sharps Borchardt rifle, as demonstrated by a master gunsmith. It covers cutting a dovetail on an octagonal barrel and mounting a Lyman front sight and a reproduction Malcolm scope, including specialized gunsmithing techniques for secure installation. The instruction emphasizes meticulous measurement and careful execution for optimal results.

This video delves into the Winchester Model 1895, John Browning's final lever-action design. It highlights the crucial transition from tubular to box magazines to safely accommodate spitzer bullets, and explores its various calibers, production history, and significant Russian military contract. The expert analysis covers mechanical differences from the Model 1894 and its unique features.

The Remington Model 8, a John Browning design from 1906, showcases an advanced long recoil semi-automatic action for its era. Despite its age, it demonstrates impressive accuracy at 100 yards and beyond, particularly with the .35 Remington cartridge. Its unique takedown feature and historical use by figures like Frank Hamer add to its significance.